The fate of this town in West Godavari district, a business nerve centre during the Dutch period, hinges on the proposal for construction of a bridge across the Vasista river.
The town, with a population of over 70,000, is tucked away close to the sea. As a ‘gold spot', it draws customers from West and East Godavari districts. The town is a major trade centre for dry fish and coconut.
But the situation is changing fast. The town has lost its status as a gateway to the Konaseema region of East Godavari after the construction of a bridge at Chinchinada. Even as the bridge becomes a major transport link for several Konaseema villages, Narsapur still depends on a launch for ferrying people to and from habitations on the either side of the Vasista.
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